Dossier
Sahara
Coverage of Sahara in the Nexus archive.
- Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
A heatwave driven by Saharan air is causing temperatures to rise across Europe, with parts of the Iberian peninsula and France experiencing temperatures in the low- to mid-30s Celsius. Meanwhile, Australia is experiencing a mild start to winter.
- Hotter than July: Can electrification save humanity from soaring heat?
Europe is experiencing record-breaking heat in May due to a heat dome from the Sahara, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis. Politicians face pressure to address the dual challenges of high energy costs and climate-driven heatwaves.